Volkswagen Sharan MOT Results

Registered in 1998
51.0% pass rate
from 96 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Sharan is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (89% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 8.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.0% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 6.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.0% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.0% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.0% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.0% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint
  • 21% fail on Brakes (75% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 7.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 4.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt
          • 4.2% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
    • 5.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 5.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.1% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (18 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Cable (26 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads
    • 4.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 4.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.0% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 1.0% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
  • 14% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Operation
    • 5.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 5.2% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Power steering
      • 1.0% fail on Operation
      • 1.0% fail on Other components
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.1% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.1% fail on Transmission
      • 3.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.1% fail on Joints
    • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.0% fail on Chassis
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.0% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.0% fail on Pipe
    • 1.0% fail on Doors
      • 1.0% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 1.0% fail on Door condition
  • 8.3% fail on Visibility
    • 8.3% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 1.0% fail on View to rear
      • 1.0% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 6.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.0% fail on Requirements
      • 1.0% fail on Condition
  • 6.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 4.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.0% fail on Size/type
    • 1.0% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plates

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